Major Pixel 11 leak reveals new chipset, cameras, and an annoying downgrade

There’s also a claim that Google’s Face ID alternative may not appear on this year’s Pixels. The previously rumored “Project Toscana” is not going on schedule, and it may not be ready for a release.

Even more details about Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 chipset have leaked

We’ve already heard some of the major details about Google’s new Tensor G6 application process. The chip will come with at least several major changes, according to new details shared by leaker Mystic Leaks.

As previously reported, the Tensor G6 will be a septa-core chipset running on a 1+4+2 configuration, which strays from the usual configurations with six or eight cores. The chip will be built on the TSMC N2 node, seeing a move from Samsung’s foundry, which could be good news.

These seven cores will include a single ARM C1 Ultra Prime Core at 4.11GHz, four C1-Pro Performance Cores humming at 3.38GHz, and a couple of C1-Pro Efficiency Cores clocked at 2.65GHz. We’re also getting another confirmation for the PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536 GPU.

Google is also leaving Samsung to use the MediaTek M90 (MT6986D) modem. Alongside an updated Titan M3 security chip, the company may also have a new TPU with the codename Santafe and a new GXP, or image signal processor, called Metis, which is probably related to the camera changes.

Here are the full leaked specs of all Pixel 11 devices

Pixel 11

• Display – 6.3” OLED, 1080×2424, 60–120 Hz, 240 Hz PWM, up to 2000 nits (HDR), up to 3100 nits (peak brightness)
• Battery – 4840 mAh (minimal capacity)
• RAM – 8/12GB

Pixel 11 Pro

• Display – 6.3” OLED, 1280×2856, 1–120 Hz, 240 Hz PWM, up to 2450 nits (HDR), up to 3600 nits (peak brightness)
• Battery – 4707 mAh (minimal capacity)
• RAM – 12/16GB

Pixel 11 Pro XL

• Display – 6.8” OLED, 1344×2992, 1–120 Hz, 240 Hz PWM, up to 2450 nits (HDR), up to 3600 nits (peak brightness)
• Battery – 5000 mAh (minimal capacity)
• RAM – 12/16GB

Pixel 11 Pro Fold

• Internal Display – 2076×2160 OLED, 1–120 Hz, up to 2050 nits (HDR), up to 3500 nits (peak brightness)
• Outer Display – 1080×2342 OLED, 60–120 Hz, up to 2450 nits (HDR), up to 3600 nits (peak brightness)
• Battery – 4658 mAh (minimal capacity)
• Memory – 12/16GB

Looking promising

While some of the key parts of the Pixel 11 may not change much, including the design and the battery capacity, there’s enough to get excited about Google’s new phones. It’s a rare thing to see new camera hardware on Pixels, and the updated TPU could power some intriguing on-device AI features.

Expected shortly before the iPhone 18 Pro and long-overdue AI upgrades to iOS 27, the Pixel 11 could have what it takes to truly challenge Apple’s best phones.